Gastrointestinal parasites with zoonotic potential in owned canines attending in the veterinary clinic UDES-Valledupar
Contextualization: Gastrointestinal parasites are common in dogs and can pose a risk to public health due to their potential transmission to humans. These parasites present a challenge in veterinary medicine because of the severe clinical signs in infected dogs.
Knowledge Gap: stemming from the need for continuous and diversified studies in different canine populations to better understand the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites and their impact on public health.
Purpose: The main purpose of the study was to analyze the prevalence of zoonotic gastrointestinal parasites in dogs treated at a specific veterinary clinic (UDES). The study aims to identify the present parasites and their potential to affect public health.
Methodology: The study was carried out using a descriptive cross-sectional approach, involving the collection and analysis of canine fecal samples to determine the presence of parasites. The techniques used were incorporated into Excel and the SPSS program.
Results and Conclusions: The results revealed a prevalence of 38.2% of gastrointestinal parasites in the studied dogs, with 30.9% of these parasites potentially being zoonotic. Nematodes, such as Toxocara canis and Anquilostomas spp., were the most prominent in terms of zoonosis. The need for further studies, including different populations of dogs, is emphasized, and the implementation of One Health approaches is suggested to effectively address the diagnosis, treatment, control, and prevention of these parasites.
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